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AD03 DJY

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

214,054 mi
Last recorded214,054 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 DJY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 214,054 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front outer lower sill corroded

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 1 May 2025 212,642 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall cracking

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle has corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2025 212,635 miles

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall cracking

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2023 212,617 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 212,602 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2022 212,548 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 211,725 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 210,751 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 209,679 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 208,831 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 207,847 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 206,903 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 205,940 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 205,007 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 205,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 203,413 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2013 203,413 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 202,710 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 202,710 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 202,196 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 202,196 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 196,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 May 2010 196,187 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 166,030 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2008 139,030 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 105,995 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 66,097 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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AD03 DJY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD03 DJY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AD03 DJY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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